Upon hearing Lin Xia's question, Lin Rou instinctively retorted:
"How could that be? It doesn't look like him at all. That person looks very noble from behind. He couldn't possibly be a country bumpkin like Lin An."
Lin Xia looked at it a few more times and felt it still looked very similar, arguing:
"Why not? He's the same height and the same weight as Lin An."
Lin Rou snorted coldly: "Did you see that shirt? It's a limited edition from Louis Vuitton this season. I bet Lin An doesn't even recognize the brand."
Zhang Wanru looked at the man's back and thought of Lin An. Her face turned extremely ugly. She, as his mother, had undergone major surgery, and he hadn't made any gesture or even shown up. It would be too much if he were having dinner with his friend's parents right now.
She put down her chopsticks, wanting to get up and see clearly.
"Mom, what are you doing?" Lin Wan, who had been watching her closely, immediately noticed something was wrong.
Zhang Wanru gritted her teeth and said, "I'll go see if it really is Lin An."
Lin Wan pressed her hand and persuaded her, "Mom, Xia Xia is mistaken. Just eat in peace. It's strange to disturb other people's meals."
In fact, Lin Wan knew that the person was Lin An. She recognized the ramen shop owners as soon as she got on the elevator and also knew about Lin An's relationship with them. At that time, because there were many children in the Lin family, she was standing at the back, so Leng Feng and Tong Jiaojiao did not notice her.
“Yes, Mom, this is a high-end restaurant, we need to be careful about what we say and do,” Lin Rou said affectedly.
Hearing Lin Rou's words, Zhang Wanru also felt that she could not lose her composure here, so she straightened up and sat down dignifiedly again.
Moreover, Zhang Wanru deeply agreed with Lin Rou's words. Even if Lin An had gained some wealth through deception and fraud within aristocratic circles, he would never have transformed into a glamorous young master. He was an uncultured wild child who had never seen the world, and that person could not possibly be him.
At this moment, Lin Zhe's eyes were filled with worry. He was afraid to see Lin An again, afraid that Lin An would take away everything that belonged to him. After all, Yang Li could no longer play any role, and if Zhang Wanru changed her mind and sided with her own son, he might not be able to inherit the Lin family smoothly.
Lin Xia scoffed and muttered under her breath, "I think it's Lin An."
Lin Rou got annoyed by her and snapped, "Even food can't shut you up. If you like Lin An so much, why don't you go find him?"
Lin Xia snorted angrily, looking at the few green dishes on the table, wondering what was edible about them. The meat dish was devoured as soon as it was served, and she was puzzled as to what on the table could possibly shut her up.
To be honest, Lin Xia really wanted to see Lin An, because wherever Lin An was, Xu Mo would most likely appear. She had learned hundreds of techniques for winning back her ex online, but unfortunately, Xu Mo had changed his address and blocked her contact information, so she couldn't find him. Now she really wanted to ask Lin An where Xu Mo was.
At this moment, in the Sky Garden area, the head chef was introducing the dishes to the giant lobster in broken Chinese, while everyone in the restaurant cast envious glances at table number one.
After the head chef finished his introduction, he bowed gracefully and said, "Enjoy your meal," before turning and leaving.
Tong Jiaojiao hadn't received this kind of service in many years, and her face was beaming with smiles.
"Lin An, this dish must be very expensive. You've gone to a lot of trouble."
"It's nothing, as long as you like it."
"I love it, it's all delicious. Thank you for the arrangements, and thank you even more for dressing my precious daughter up so beautifully."
Tong Jiaojiao couldn't stop smiling. She was never a spoilsport and would generously enjoy the meal and express her gratitude.
Leng Lin was very happy today. She picked up her wine glass filled with juice:
Let's drink!
The four glasses clinked together, filling the room with laughter and creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere at the table. They all looked like a happy family.
Zhang Wanru kept an eye on Tong Jiaojiao. Although they were at opposite ends of the restaurant, she could still sense that the smile on Tong Jiaojiao's face was genuine.
Zhang Wanru was filled with resentment. What was she laughing at? And why was she laughing so happily? Why could a woman who married an ordinary person and could only wear a fake bracelet be so happy? She had clearly won.
Soon, the Lin family had finished eating all the vegetables on their table, even the leafy greens, successfully completing the "Clean Plate Campaign".
Lin Rou looked embarrassed and suggested in a low voice, "Let's go."
Zhang Wanru was still engrossed in her rivalry with Tong Jiaojiao and didn't say a word.
Lin Wan said again, "Mom, let's go. We've finished eating. Someone's watching us."
It was only then that Zhang Wanru noticed that the guests at the neighboring tables were occasionally glancing at them with disdain.
Feeling uncomfortable, she quickly got up and took her children to the front desk to pay.
Whether it was Zhang Wanru's imagination or not, she felt that even the front desk staff looked at her with a hint of disdain.
Zhang Wanru's mood soured. The feeling of being outdone by someone overwhelmed her, and all she wanted to do was leave as quickly as possible.
At this moment, several waiters hurried towards the rooftop garden area, carrying buckets of fireworks and ribbons.
The manager's voice came through a walkie-talkie clipped to one of the waiters:
"Photographers, hurry up, the fireworks ceremony is about to begin."
A young waiter carrying a super-long lens DSLR camera brushed past the Lin family and jogged into the outdoor dining area.
The violinists on the rooftop performance stage quickly withdrew, and several well-trained waiters arranged the fireworks around the stage.
After setting up, they retreated to both sides of the performance stage, holding colorful ribbons and cannons.
Within minutes, everything was in place, and the manager went up to invite Lin An and his family to the stage for a commemorative photo.
Zhang Wanru received the invoice and prepared to leave. She had lost all interest in watching the spectacle and said listlessly:
"let's go."
"Mom, wait a minute, there's a fireworks show!" Lin Xia looked at the outdoor dining table with great joy. Although she wasn't full, seeing such a romantic ceremony made the trip worthwhile.
“Yes, I also want to take pictures.” Lin Rou was unusually in agreement with Lin Xia today. She planned to take advantage of the moment the fireworks lit up the sky, use the background as a backdrop, and post a selfie online.
"Let's leave quickly." Lin Wan tried to persuade her family to leave. Her heart was racing, and she was very nervous. She didn't know what would happen if Zhang Wanru found out that Lin An was inside.
Looking at her two daughters' expectant faces, Zhang Wanru said helplessly, "Then watch it all before you leave."
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